Sample Building Inspection Reports
See exactly what you get before you book. Choose your state to open every sample report we produce.
A sample building inspection report shows the exact format you receive: every defect with a photo, its location, a severity rating and a recommended next step. We publish sample reports for 14 services in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, so you can check the level of detail before you book.
NSW
Sample reports in New South Wales
Open the NSW reports
VIC
Sample reports in Victoria
Open the VIC reports
QLD
Sample reports in Queensland
Open the QLD reports
Why read a sample report before you book
The report is the only thing you keep after an inspection. Reading a sample first is the quickest way to tell a thorough inspector from a fast one.
Reports vary more than prices
Two inspections of the same house can produce a two-page checklist or a fully photographed defect register. The sample shows you which one you are buying.
You will act on it
The report is what you negotiate with, send to the builder, attach to an insurance claim or put before a tribunal. Vague findings give you nothing to point to.
It shows the scope
A sample makes clear what was inspected, what could not be accessed and why. That is where most disputes about "the inspector missed it" begin.
No surprises after you pay
You see the format, the photo evidence and the language before you book, so the report you receive is the one you expected.
What you get in an Owner Inspections report
A photo of every defect
Each finding carries high-resolution photos and its exact location, so anyone reading the report can find it on site.
Severity and next step
Every defect is rated major or minor, with a plain recommendation: monitor, repair, or refer to a specialist or builder.
Summary first
The report opens with the defects that matter most, so you can make a decision in minutes and read the detail after.
Instrument readings
Thermal imaging and moisture readings are included where they apply, so hidden leaks and damp are backed by evidence, not opinion.
Delivered within 24 hours
Reports arrive online within 24 hours of the inspection. Open them on a phone, share a link with your agent or builder, or download a PDF.
Built to be relied on
Our inspectors also prepare expert witness reports for NCAT, VCAT and QCAT, and every report is written to the same evidential standard.
Who we are
Owner Inspections is an Australian building inspection company founded in 2014. We have delivered more than 5,000 inspections across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Our inspectors bring 15 to 30 or more years in the building industry, many as registered builders, and several act as expert witnesses in building disputes.
- Founded
- 2014
- Inspections
- 5,000+
- Google rating
- 4.7from 417 reviews
- Report turnaround
- 24 hours
Licensed in every state we inspect: VBA CDB-U 53425 (Victoria), QBCC 15249792 (Queensland) and NSW Fair Trading 366177C.
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How to read a sample report
- 1Start with the summary. It lists the major defects that affect your decision.
- 2Open each major defect and look at the photos and the stated location.
- 3Read the recommended next step. It tells you who to call and how urgent it is.
- 4Check the limitations section for areas that could not be accessed.
- 5Call the inspector with questions. That conversation is included.
Sample report questions
What is a sample building inspection report?
A sample building inspection report is a finished report from a past inspection, shared so you can see the format, depth and photo evidence before you book. It shows how defects are described, how serious each one is rated, and what next step the inspector recommends, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why should I read a sample report before booking an inspection?
Because inspection reports vary more than inspection prices. Some are tick-box checklists with few photos, others document every defect with its location, severity and a recommended fix. You will use the report to negotiate, to hold a builder to account or to support a claim, so its detail matters more than anything else you buy.
Which sample report should I look at?
Open the sample for the service you need in your state. Buyers should read the pre-purchase or building and pest sample. Anyone building a new home should read the construction stage samples in order. Owners in a dispute with a builder or insurer should read the defect investigation, insurance claim or expert witness samples.
Will I get a report like this for my property?
Yes. Every inspection we carry out produces a report in the same format as the sample for that service, with photos of each defect, a severity rating and a recommended next step. It is delivered online within 24 hours of the inspection, and you can call the inspector afterwards to talk it through.
Want a report like this for your property?
Tell us the address and the service you need, and we will send you a quote.